Previous Years
Previous OctoberVET events
2012
| Theme/Presenter & Location | Date & Times | For more information contact |
| VET: the workforce of the futureSunshine Coast Institute of TAFE, Maloolooba Campus, C Building | 12 October8.30am-4.15pm | Tracey Singhtracey.singh@deta.qld.gov.au |
| Increasing educational participation and outcomes for people who are geographically and/or socially disadvantagedCharles Darwin University, Casuarina Campus, Red Building 1, Level 3, Room 01-02 | 12 October2.30-4.30pm | Alicia BoyleAlicia.boyle@cdu.edu.au |
| New Options for Professional Development & Skill BuildingCharles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga Campus, CSU Wine & Grape Industry Training Centre | 12 October10am-3pm | Susanne Franciscosfrancisco@csu.edu.au |
| The Value of VETUniversity of Ballarat, SMB Campus, Old Chemistry Lecture Theatre | 19 October12noon-5.00pm | Steven Hodges.hodge@ballarat.edu.au |
| Canberra OctoberVET 2012Canberra Institute of Technology, Bruce Campus, Lecture Theatre (Room K107) Sustainability Centre – K Block | 23 October1.30-5.00pm | Anita Wesneyanita.wesney@cit.edu.au |
| Australia’s Productivity Challenge: Why productivity matters, and when it doesn’t.University of Tasmania | 23 October5.30pm-7.30pm | Jill Downingjillian.downing@utas.edu.au |
| Industry and VET – the Ultimate PartnershipGriffith University & Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE, MSIT Mt Gravatt Campus, B Block, Level 1Presentation | 26 October8.45am-3.30pm | Kathy Piccardikathy.piccardi@deta.qld.gov.au |
| VET Research in Western AustraliaCentral Institute of Technology | 26 October | Sue Thompsonsue.thompson@central.wa.edu.au |
| Joining the dots: Exploring independent validation of assessment and qualityUniversity of South Australia | 26 October3.00-5.00pm | Michele Simonsmichele.simons@unisa.edu.auSinan Gemicisinan.gemici@ncver.edu.au |
| Remodelling VET: Scholarship and CompetitionTAFENSW Sydney Institute, Ultimo, Building A, Rooms 107-8 | 1 November4.30 – 7.00pm | Linda Simonlindasimon2@bigpond.com |
| Developing Skills for Sustainability through VETLa Trobe University ‘Developing skills for sustainability’ Bundoora campus of LaTrobe University in Room HuEd Room 103.Guest speakers Mark callaghan CEO of WorldSkills Australia, Dr fabian Sack who is a consultant from Sydney. | 13 November
10am to 3pm |
Mike Brownm.brown@latrobe.edu.au |
| Quality Teaching and Learning in a New Era RMIT Swanston Academic Building (SAB), RMIT University; 427–433 Swanston Street Melbourne | 14 November 1.00pm to 5.30pm | Helen Smith/helen.smith@rmit.edu.auDavid McLeandavid.mclean@rmit.edu.au |
| The Secondary-Tertiary Interface Manaku Institute of Technology. Venue: Brentwood Hotel, 16 Kemp St, Kilbirnie, Wellington | 20 November | Colleen Young colleen.young@manukau.ac.nz |
| The Secondary-Tertiary Interface Waiariki Institute of Technology, Mokoia Campus (Rotorua Campus), Mokoia Drive, Rotorua | 22 November | Colleen Young colleen.young@manukau.ac.nz |
2011
| Theme, location and convenor(s) | Date | Links to event materials |
| Views On VET: New Realities, New PerspectivesSunshine Coast TAFEMooloolaba Campus, 34 Lady Musgrave Drive Mountain CreekConvenor: Tracy Singh | 4/10/11 | Flyer
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| How to use NCVER to inform policy and practiceSkills InstituteDrysdale Campus (South), 59 Collins Street Hobart 7000Convenor: Rod Mason | 18/10/11 |
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| Skills for Prosperity: The challenges aheadCharles Sturt UniversityWine & Food Centre, Wagga Wagga CampusConvenor: Wendy De Luca | 19/10/11 | Program |
| Work – A Common GroundCanberra Institute of Technology Sustainability Centre, K Block, Bruce Campus (Hayden Drive Bruce)Convenor: Anita Wesney | 26/10/11 | FlyerPresentation
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| Skills for whose prosperity? Critical agendas for research in workplace learningUniversity of Technology, SydneyConvenor: Keiko Yasukawa | 28/10/11 | Flyer |
| Current VET Research in WA: A Review by VET ResearchersWest Coast TAFE, JoondalupConvenors: Priscilla Shorne & Llandis Barratt-Pugh | 3/11/11 | Report |
| VET Research Methodologies and International Students and VETCharles Darwin UniversityMain Lecture Theatre, Building Blue, 5.1.01Convenor: Alicia Boyle | 11/11/11 | Flyer Report |
| VET and Social InclusionUniversity of BallaratConvenor: Erica Smith | 11/11/11 |
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| The VET Profession: Beyond 2011Deakin University, Geelong AND Deakin at Your Doorstep Learning Centres at Sunraysia TAFE – Swan Hill Campus, GO TAFE- Wangaratta Campus, Chisholm TAFE – Mornington Peninsula and Dandenong campuses, East Gippsland TAFE – Bairnsdale campus and South West TAFE – Portland Campus | 18/11/11 | FlyerReport |
2010
Events
| Location | Date | Topics & Presenters |
| Charles Sturt University Wine and Cheese Conference Room Wagga Wagga Campus NSW |
Friday 8 October | Keynote Speaker: Professor Stephen Crump, supported by researchers of TAFE NSW Riverina Institute of TAFE |
| Hunter TAFE Front Room Gallery Hunter Street Newcastle, NSW |
Thursday 14 October | Topic: “Looking Forward: Broadening our Horizons” |
| West Coast Institute of Training Joondalup Perth, WA |
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| Hawthorn Campus (TD121 lecture theatre) Swinburne University Melbourne, VIC |
Monday 20 October | Keynote Speaker: Dr Mike Brown, LaTrobe UniversityTopic: “The role of VET in these changing times” If you would like to present a paper, please contact Joe Pagnoccolo as soon as possible. |
| University of Ballarat SMB Campus Lydiard Street Ballarat, VIC |
Thursday 21 October | Topic: “News from the frontline of VET research: Teaching, engagement and apprenticeships”.Guest Speakers: Associate Professor Leesa Wheelahan, Dr Annette Foley and Professor Erica Smith. |
| Kangan Institute Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) Docklands Batman’s Hill Drive Docklands Melbourne, VIC |
Thursday 21 October | This event is the October meeting of Victorian TAFE International; AVETRA members are invited to attend and meet Managers and Directors of international education in TAFE.Speakers: Daryl Hill, Export strategies and business facilitation. Rebecca Biazos, DEEWR project investigating outbound mobility projects in Australian VET |
| University of Technology Building 10, 235 Jones Street Broadway Sydney, NSW |
Wednesday 27 October | Topic: ‘You wouldn’t expect a plumbing teacher to teach reading!’: exploring learner support practices in VET |
| Canberra Institute of Technology CIT Lecture Theatre, Block A, Room 022, Bruce Campus Hayden Drive Bruce, ACT |
Thursday 28th October | Topic: “Exploring Contemporary VET Issues”Keynote speakers: Sue Webb, Stephen Black and Keiko Yasukawa. |
| Edith Cowan University Mt Lawley Campus Perth, WA |
Friday 5 November | Topic: ‘Researching VET: Dilemmas and Tactics’Presenter: Jane Figgis |
| Charles Darwin University Casuarina Campus Blue Building Darwin, NT |
Friday 12th of November | Topic: ‘ICTs and their applications in and for VET, and Indigenous Engagement and VET’ |
2009
Events
| Location | Date | Topics & Presenters |
| Wagga Wagga Wine & Food Industry Training Centre, McKeowen Drive, Charles Sturt University. | Friday 16 October | Workplace Learning in VETProgram Information Flyer |
| Newcastle Hunter TAFE Arts and media Building Gallery Hunter Street Newcastle City. | Wednesday 28 October | Making Connections: Young People, VET and Hope Program Information FlyerClick here for photos of the Newcastle forum. |
| Adelaide UniSA, Bradley Forum, City West Campus | Wednesday 28 October | Memoirs of a VET sector: Examining the past to move into the future Program Information FlyerRegistrationClick below for photos from the forum.Photo 1Photo 2Photo 3Photo 4NCVER Article |
| Ballarat Old Chemistry Building C, SMB Campus, Lydiard St, Ballarat | Friday 30 October | Research into practice: What’s new in VET and adult and community educationProgram Information FlyerClick below for powerpoint presentations from the forum.SSA for OctoberVETLife as a lab rat Sustainable skills for a sustainable future 2009Learning to be drierMen’s learning and wellbeing in Australia |
| Rockhampton CQUniversity, Blg 34, Theatre 1.19 | Thursday 5 November | VET Research – Improving Practices through TransitionProgram Information FlyerClick hereto link to full workshop details.Visit the OctoberVET 2009 Rockhampton webpage to view details of the Rockhampton event, including presentations and biographies. |
| Perth WA ECU Mt Lawley Campus | Friday 27 Nov | Challenges of VET Research Session Information—forthcoming |
| Canberra Canberra Institute of Technology | Friday October 30 | OctoberVET ACT 2009Students of Advanced Diploma of Adult Vocational Education and other ACT VET researchers.Click herefor notes and photographs from the Canberra formum. |
| SydneyRandwick College, Corner Darley Road & King Street, Randwick 2031 | Friday 6 November 2009 | VET Research- Building capacity and showcasing recent research with a focus on the changing nature of workplaces and workforce requirements.Program Information FlyerClick below for powerpoint presentations from the Sydney forum.BannerNCVER PrioritiesRosalind CarterLarry Smith |
2008
| Location | Date | Details |
| CanberraCanberra Institute of Technology | ALARA Australian Conference 2008,11-12 September(2 day event) | The Whole Person: Sustainable futures in living, learning and working |
| Sydney‘The Muse’, Sydney Inst. of TAFECnr Mary Ann & Harris Streets, Ultimo | Tuesday 30 September | Young adults and VET Research: Connections, Capacity & CollaborationsClick here for Photos & Podcasts of the Sydney forum presentations |
| Melbourne (Event 1) |
Friday 10 October | Research in action: Building VET research capacity |
| Wagga WaggaRiverina Institute of TAFE Primary Industries Centre | Friday 24 October | What is happening in VET & impact on researchGuest speaker: Francesca Beddie, with local users of VET research. |
| DarwinCasuarina Campus, CDU & via videoconference to other sites. | Monday 20 October | Effective learning partnerships through VET |
| BrisbaneTAFE Open Learning 1 Cordelia St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101 3rd Floor Lunchroom |
Thursday 30 October | Workshop – Managing Consultants Effectively (maximum of 20 participants)OctoberVET Afternoon Presentations |
| MackayCQ University Mackay Boundary Road - Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music Foyer |
Thursday 30 October | Negotiating a research agenda for learning & earning |
| Ballarat *School of Mines, University of Ballarat |
Thursday 20 October | Refocusing on learning & teaching *Keynote speakers: Terri Seddon, Peter Smith, Peter Waterhouse |
| Melbourne (Event 2)*Victoria University:Conference Centre, EJ Whitten Building, Sunshine. |
Friday 21 November | Refocusing on learning & teaching *Keynote speakers: Terri Seddon, Peter Smith, Peter Waterhouse |
| Perth | To be confirmed | Building research capacity |
* The Ballarat and Melbourne (Event 2) events were identical – they were repeated on successive days to
maximise access for potential participants
OctoberVET 2007
Presentations from the Sydney event:
Details of the Wagga Wagga event, including presentations can be found at:
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OctoberVET 2006
Events were held in a range of locations during 2006 including Sydney, Wagga Wagga and Cairns.
Details of the Wagga Wagga event can be found at:
Presentations from the Sydney event can be downloaded here:
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OctoberVET 2005
The 2005 OctoberVET seminars took place in 7 locations. They were universally well received.
Photos and information from some of the sessions:
Townsville: 21 October
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Details of the Wagga Wagga event can be found here.
Sydney: 25 October
Berwyn Clayton: ‘What Do They See? Early Insights from Supporting VET Providers in Building Capability for the Future’
OctoberVET 2004
A number of OctoberVET seminars were held in 2004.
Sydney: 22 October, UTS
Research Project 1 — Clive Chappell & Geoff Hawke: ‘OVAL Research’
Research Project 2 — Erica Smith: New Workplace Savvy School Students — Part-time Work, Apprenticeships, Word Experiences & Placements